Program Overview

Program Mission
The mission of the MUDDE program is to prepare students to solve complex and multi-faceted urban problems using the best practices and the latest technologies. The program looks to create high-caliber design professionals who are also critical thinkers, capable researchers, advocates of social justice and life-long learners.

Program Goals

• Thoroughly understand the multifaceted nature of the urban environment
• Are equipped with the latest knowledge, skills, technologies, and best-practices relevant to both the local and international contexts
• Are critical thinkers, and can develop creative solutions to complex urban problems
• Contribute to the wider society by becoming an important generator of scholarly activity in the areas of urbanism and design
• Can advance their careers through the knowledge, professionalism, and work ethic gained in the program

Program Details

MUDDE Summary of Degree Requirements

Course Classification	Credit Hours Required
Core	27
UDDE Electives	3
Total	30

 

MUDDE Core		Credit Hours
UDDE 601	Urban Design Studio I	3
UDDE 602	History and Theory of Urban Design and Urbanism	3
UDDE 603	Digital Techniques for Urban Design	3
UDDE 604	Urban Design Studio II	3
UDDE 605	Sustainable Infrastructure	3
UDDE 606	Urban Design Studio III	3
UDDE 608	Geographic Information Systems	3
UDDE 610	Thesis Research	3
UDDE 614	Thesis Studio	3
Total Core Requirements		27

 

MUDDE Electives		Credit Hours
UDDE 607	Urban Research Lab	3
UDDE 609	Parametric Urban Design	3
UDDE 611	Emerging and Critical Urbanism	3
UDDE 612	Masters Internship	3
Total Electives Requirement		3

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